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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 807.35 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 807.35 and 191.58 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 807.35 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/807.35 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 807.35 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 154,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,669.57/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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